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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 69.07 and 29.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 69.07 and 29.81 is: 44.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 69.07 = 29.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/69.07 = 29.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 69.07 × 29.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 2,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.98/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.66

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