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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 82.65 and 40.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 82.65 and 40.29 is: 55.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 82.65 = 40.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/82.65 = 40.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 82.65 × 40.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 3,329.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329.97/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.56

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