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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 44.46 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 44.46 and 27.54 is: 41.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 44.46 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/44.46 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 44.46 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224.43/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.48

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