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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 64.71 and 29.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 64.71 and 29.42 is: 40.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 64.71 = 29.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/64.71 = 29.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 64.71 × 29.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 1,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.61/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.60

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