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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 59.24 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 59.24 and 29.12 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 59.24 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/59.24 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 59.24 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 1,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725.07/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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