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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29, 43.44 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29, 43.44 and 27.68 is: 41.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29 : 43.44 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29/43.44 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29x = 43.44 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29x = 1,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.42/29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.46

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