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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 89.76 and 40.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 89.76 and 40.62 is: 60.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 89.76 = 40.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/89.76 = 40.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 89.76 × 40.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 3,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646.05/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.91

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