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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.91 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.91 and 29.58 is: 40.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.91 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.91 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.91 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.63/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.84

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