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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 133.59 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 133.59 and 40.94 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 133.59 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/133.59 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 133.59 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 5,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469.17/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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