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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.66, 44.56 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.66, 44.56 and 27.80 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.66 : 44.56 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.66/44.56 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.66x = 44.56 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.66x = 1,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.77/29.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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