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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.28, 44.14 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.28, 44.14 and 27.06 is: 40.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.28 : 44.14 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.28/44.14 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.28x = 44.14 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.28x = 1,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194.46/29.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.79

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