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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.16, 63.71 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.16, 63.71 and 29.78 is: 41.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.16 : 63.71 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.16/63.71 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.16x = 63.71 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.16x = 1,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.44/46.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.11

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