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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.19, 64.70 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.19, 64.70 and 29.63 is: 44.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.19 : 64.70 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.19/64.70 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.19x = 64.70 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.19x = 1,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.59/43.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.38

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