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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.95, 60.65 and 27.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.95, 60.65 and 27.58 is: 38.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.95 : 60.65 = 27.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.95/60.65 = 27.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.95x = 60.65 × 27.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.95x = 1,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.73/43.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.06

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