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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 63.86 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 63.86 and 29.74 is: 44.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 63.86 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/63.86 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 63.86 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 1,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899.44/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.53

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