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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.18, 58.22 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.18, 58.22 and 29.94 is: 41.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.18 : 58.22 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.18/58.22 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.18x = 58.22 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.18x = 1,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743.11/42.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.33

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