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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 63.98 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 63.98 and 29.14 is: 40.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 63.98 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/63.98 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 63.98 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 1,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864.38/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.18

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