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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.53, 63.91 and 29.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.53, 63.91 and 29.09 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.53 : 63.91 = 29.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.53/63.91 = 29.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.53x = 63.91 × 29.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.53x = 1,859.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859.14/42.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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