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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.69, 63.81 and 29.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.69, 63.81 and 29.81 is: 44.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.69 : 63.81 = 29.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.69/63.81 = 29.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.69x = 63.81 × 29.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.69x = 1,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901.86/42.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.55

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