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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.71, 69.98 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.71, 69.98 and 29.55 is: 44.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.71 : 69.98 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.71/69.98 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.71x = 69.98 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.71x = 2,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067.91/46.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.27

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