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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 44.68 and 27.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 44.68 and 27.67 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 44.68 = 27.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/44.68 = 27.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 44.68 × 27.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 1,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.30/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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