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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.27, 44.13 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.27, 44.13 and 27.68 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.27 : 44.13 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.27/44.13 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.27x = 44.13 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.27x = 1,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.40/29.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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