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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.63, 64.01 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.63, 64.01 and 29.11 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 64.01 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/64.01 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 64.01 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 1,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863.24/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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