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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 64.37 and 29.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 64.37 and 29.39 is: 40.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 64.37 = 29.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/64.37 = 29.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 64.37 × 29.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 1,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.69/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.59

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