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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 82.70 and 40.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 82.70 and 40.23 is: 55.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 82.70 = 40.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/82.70 = 40.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 82.70 × 40.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 3,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327.20/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.51

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