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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.09, 58.03 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.09, 58.03 and 29.13 is: 40.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.09 : 58.03 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.09/58.03 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.09x = 58.03 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.09x = 1,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690.41/42.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.16

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