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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 63.96 and 29.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 63.96 and 29.23 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 63.96 = 29.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/63.96 = 29.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 63.96 × 29.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.55/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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