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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 63.66 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 63.66 and 29.78 is: 41.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 63.66 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/63.66 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 63.66 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 1,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.36/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.08

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