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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 58.82 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 58.82 and 29.55 is: 40.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 58.82 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/58.82 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 58.82 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 1,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737.98/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.75

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