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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.38 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.38 and 27.38 is: 40.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.38 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.38 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.38 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 1,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215.12/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.83

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