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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.99, 59.34 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.99, 59.34 and 29.88 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.99 : 59.34 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.99/59.34 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.99x = 59.34 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.99x = 1,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.08/42.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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