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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 82.56 and 41.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 82.56 and 41.20 is: 56.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 82.56 = 41.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/82.56 = 41.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 82.56 × 41.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 3,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401.27/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.82

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