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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.38, 44.11 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.38, 44.11 and 27.46 is: 41.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.38 : 44.11 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.38/44.11 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.38x = 44.11 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.38x = 1,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.10/29.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.22

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