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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.75, 64.02 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.75, 64.02 and 29.88 is: 44.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.75 : 64.02 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.75/64.02 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.75x = 64.02 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.75x = 1,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.92/42.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.75

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