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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.88, 44.76 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.88, 44.76 and 27.66 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.88 : 44.76 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.88/44.76 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.88x = 44.76 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.88x = 1,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.06/29.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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