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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.63, 58.84 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.63, 58.84 and 29.52 is: 40.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 58.84 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/58.84 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 58.84 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 1,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736.96/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.74

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