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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.82, 64.14 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.82, 64.14 and 29.32 is: 43.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.82 : 64.14 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.82/64.14 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.82x = 64.14 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.82x = 1,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880.58/42.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.92

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