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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.62, 63.92 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.62, 63.92 and 29.12 is: 43.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.62 : 63.92 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.62/63.92 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.62x = 63.92 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.62x = 1,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861.35/42.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.67

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