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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 69.68 and 29.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 69.68 and 29.37 is: 43.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 69.68 = 29.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/69.68 = 29.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 69.68 × 29.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 2,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046.35/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.94

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