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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 44.48 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 44.48 and 27.20 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 44.48 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/44.48 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 44.48 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 1,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.52/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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