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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 63.51 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 63.51 and 29.44 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 63.51 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/63.51 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 63.51 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 1,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.73/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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