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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 64.22 and 29.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 64.22 and 29.05 is: 40.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 64.22 = 29.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/64.22 = 29.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 64.22 × 29.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 1,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865.75/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.10

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