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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.21, 133.83 and 40.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.21, 133.83 and 40.43 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.21 : 133.83 = 40.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.21/133.83 = 40.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.21x = 133.83 × 40.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.21x = 5,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410.08/89.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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