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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 69.90 and 29.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 69.90 and 29.53 is: 44.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 69.90 = 29.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/69.90 = 29.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 69.90 × 29.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 2,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064.29/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.12

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