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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 44.43 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 44.43 and 27.45 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 44.43 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/44.43 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 44.43 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 1,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219.60/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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