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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 59.33 and 29.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 59.33 and 29.18 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 59.33 = 29.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/59.33 = 29.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 59.33 × 29.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 1,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.47/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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