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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.52, 63.62 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.52, 63.62 and 29.64 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.52 : 63.62 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.52/63.62 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.52x = 63.62 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.52x = 1,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885.70/42.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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