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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 82.74 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 82.74 and 40.58 is: 56.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 82.74 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/82.74 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 82.74 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 3,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357.59/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.03

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