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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 69.06 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 69.06 and 29.87 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 69.06 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/69.06 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 69.06 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062.57/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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