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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 69.45 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 69.45 and 29.14 is: 43.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 69.45 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/69.45 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 69.45 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 2,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023.43/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.77

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