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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 64.34 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 64.34 and 29.13 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 64.34 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/64.34 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 64.34 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 1,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.65/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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