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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.65, 44.23 and 27.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.65, 44.23 and 27.03 is: 40.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.65 : 44.23 = 27.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.65/44.23 = 27.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.65x = 44.23 × 27.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.65x = 1,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.40/29.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.32

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