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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 64.28 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 64.28 and 29.32 is: 40.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 64.28 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/64.28 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 64.28 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 1,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884.69/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.48

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