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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 64.44 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 64.44 and 29.40 is: 44.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 64.44 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/64.44 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 64.44 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894.54/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.12

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