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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 64.29 and 40.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 64.29 and 40.46 is: 55.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 64.29 = 40.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/64.29 = 40.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 64.29 × 40.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 2,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600.65/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.83

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