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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.43 and 29.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.43 and 29.41 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.43 = 29.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.43 = 29.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.43 × 29.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 1,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894.69/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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