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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.55, 44.04 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.55, 44.04 and 27.24 is: 40.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.55 : 44.04 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.55/44.04 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.55x = 44.04 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.55x = 1,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.65/29.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.60

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