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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.22, 63.07 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.22, 63.07 and 29.27 is: 43.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.22 : 63.07 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.22/63.07 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.22x = 63.07 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.22x = 1,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846.14/42.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.73

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