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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 64.76 and 29.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 64.76 and 29.45 is: 40.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 64.76 = 29.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/64.76 = 29.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 64.76 × 29.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 1,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.71/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.64

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