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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.78, 44.76 and 27.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.78, 44.76 and 27.62 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.78 : 44.76 = 27.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.78/44.76 = 27.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.78x = 44.76 × 27.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.78x = 1,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.27/29.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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