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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.55, 63.82 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.55, 63.82 and 29.73 is: 44.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.55 : 63.82 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.55/63.82 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.55x = 63.82 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.55x = 1,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.79/42.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.60

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