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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.24, 44.06 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.24, 44.06 and 27.77 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.24 : 44.06 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.24/44.06 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.24x = 44.06 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.24x = 1,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.73/29.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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