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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 44.53 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 44.53 and 27.95 is: 41.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 44.53 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/44.53 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 44.53 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 1,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.52/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.66

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