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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 64.43 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 64.43 and 29.44 is: 40.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 64.43 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/64.43 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 64.43 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 1,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.73/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.63

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