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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.79, 64.09 and 29.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.79, 64.09 and 29.03 is: 43.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.79 : 64.09 = 29.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.79/64.09 = 29.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.79x = 64.09 × 29.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.79x = 1,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860.53/42.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.48

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