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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 44.21 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 44.21 and 27.52 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 44.21 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/44.21 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 44.21 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 1,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.66/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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