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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 58.04 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 58.04 and 29.73 is: 41.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 58.04 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/58.04 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 58.04 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 1,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725.36/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.05

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