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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.26, 63.77 and 29.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.26, 63.77 and 29.85 is: 41.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.26 : 63.77 = 29.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.26/63.77 = 29.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.26x = 63.77 × 29.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.26x = 1,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.39/46.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.15

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