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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 63.53 and 29.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 63.53 and 29.66 is: 40.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 63.53 = 29.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/63.53 = 29.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 63.53 × 29.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 1,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883.98/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.94

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