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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.41, 42 and 29.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.41, 42 and 29.38 is: 40.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.41 : 42 = 29.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.41/42 = 29.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.41x = 42 × 29.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.41x = 1,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.75/30.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.58

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