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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.21, 58.27 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.21, 58.27 and 29.11 is: 40.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.21 : 58.27 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.21/58.27 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.21x = 58.27 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.21x = 1,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696.24/42.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.19

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