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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 63.71 and 29.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 63.71 and 29.79 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 63.71 = 29.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/63.71 = 29.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 63.71 × 29.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 1,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.77/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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