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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.39, 63.57 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.39, 63.57 and 29.55 is: 44.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.39 : 63.57 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.39/63.57 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.39x = 63.57 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.39x = 1,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878.84/42.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.32

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