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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 64.25 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 64.25 and 29.10 is: 40.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 64.25 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/64.25 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 64.25 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 1,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.68/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.14

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