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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.80, 59.02 and 29.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.80, 59.02 and 29.66 is: 40.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.80 : 59.02 = 29.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.80/59.02 = 29.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.80x = 59.02 × 29.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.80x = 1,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750.53/42.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.90

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