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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.68, 58.92 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.68, 58.92 and 29.72 is: 41.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.68 : 58.92 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.68/58.92 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.68x = 58.92 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.68x = 1,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.10/42.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.03

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