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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 63.96 and 29.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 63.96 and 29.96 is: 41.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 63.96 = 29.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/63.96 = 29.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 63.96 × 29.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 1,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.09/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.36

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