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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 70.03 and 29.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 70.03 and 29.53 is: 44.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 70.03 = 29.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/70.03 = 29.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 70.03 × 29.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 2,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.11/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.37

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