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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.54, 44.24 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.54, 44.24 and 27.66 is: 41.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.54 : 44.24 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.54/44.24 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.54x = 44.24 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.54x = 1,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.68/29.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.42

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