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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.80 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.80 and 40.67 is: 60.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.80 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.80 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.80 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 3,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652.17/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.94

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