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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 44.96 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 44.96 and 27.95 is: 41.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 44.96 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/44.96 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 44.96 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 1,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.49/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.98

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