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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.44, 60.45 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.44, 60.45 and 27.55 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.44 : 60.45 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.44/60.45 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.44x = 60.45 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.44x = 1,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.25/40.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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