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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.72, 63.97 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.72, 63.97 and 29.19 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.72 : 63.97 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.72/63.97 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.72x = 63.97 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.72x = 1,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.89/42.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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