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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 59.29 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 59.29 and 29.15 is: 40.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 59.29 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/59.29 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 59.29 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 1,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728.16/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.24

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