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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.19, 69.22 and 29.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.19, 69.22 and 29.91 is: 44.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.19 : 69.22 = 29.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.19/69.22 = 29.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.19x = 69.22 × 29.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.19x = 2,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070.30/46.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.82

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