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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.66, 44.73 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.66, 44.73 and 27.45 is: 41.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.66 : 44.73 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.66/44.73 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.66x = 44.73 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.66x = 1,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227.84/29.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.40

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