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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 60.51 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 60.51 and 27.47 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 60.51 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/60.51 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 60.51 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 1,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662.46/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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