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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.71, 63.89 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.71, 63.89 and 29.14 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.71 : 63.89 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.71/63.89 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.71x = 63.89 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.71x = 1,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861.56/42.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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