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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.16, 58.16 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.16, 58.16 and 29.88 is: 41.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.16 : 58.16 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.16/58.16 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.16x = 58.16 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.16x = 1,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737.82/42.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.22

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