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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 58.02 and 29.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 58.02 and 29.76 is: 40.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 58.02 = 29.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/58.02 = 29.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 58.02 × 29.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.68/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.99

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