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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.51, 63.78 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.51, 63.78 and 29.69 is: 44.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.51 : 63.78 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.51/63.78 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.51x = 63.78 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.51x = 1,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893.48/42.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.55

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