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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 64.31 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 64.31 and 29.12 is: 40.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 64.31 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/64.31 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 64.31 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 1,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872.65/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.17

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