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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 69.73 and 29.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 69.73 and 29.42 is: 44.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 69.73 = 29.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/69.73 = 29.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 69.73 × 29.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.46/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.08

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