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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 44.70 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 44.70 and 27.60 is: 41.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 44.70 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/44.70 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 44.70 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.72/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.21

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