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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 44.88 and 27.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 44.88 and 27.11 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 44.88 = 27.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/44.88 = 27.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 44.88 × 27.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 1,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.81/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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