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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.31, 44.06 and 27.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.31, 44.06 and 27.33 is: 41.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.31 : 44.06 = 27.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.31/44.06 = 27.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.31x = 44.06 × 27.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.31x = 1,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.02/29.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.08

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