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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.05, 62.96 and 29.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.05, 62.96 and 29.79 is: 44.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.05 : 62.96 = 29.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.05/62.96 = 29.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.05x = 62.96 × 29.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.05x = 1,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.89/42.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.61

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