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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 133.74 and 40.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 133.74 and 40.39 is: 60.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 133.74 = 40.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/133.74 = 40.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 133.74 × 40.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 5,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.09/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.59

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