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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 63.91 and 29.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 63.91 and 29.98 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 63.91 = 29.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/63.91 = 29.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 63.91 × 29.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 1,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915.55/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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