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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 63.01 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 63.01 and 29.06 is: 43.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 63.01 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/63.01 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 63.01 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 1,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.61/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.52

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