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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.93, 146.90 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.93, 146.90 and 29.46 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.93 : 146.90 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.93/146.90 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.93x = 146.90 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.93x = 4,328.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328.13/97.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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