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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.24, 69.25 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.24, 69.25 and 29.13 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.24 : 69.25 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.24/69.25 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.24x = 69.25 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.24x = 2,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.25/46.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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