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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.32, 63.97 and 29.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.32, 63.97 and 29.96 is: 41.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.32 : 63.97 = 29.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.32/63.97 = 29.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.32x = 63.97 × 29.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.32x = 1,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.39/46.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.38

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