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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 64.22 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 64.22 and 29.08 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 64.22 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/64.22 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 64.22 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 1,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867.05/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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