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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.95, 65.88 and 27.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.95, 65.88 and 27.71 is: 41.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.95 : 65.88 = 27.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.95/65.88 = 27.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.95x = 65.88 × 27.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.95x = 1,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.21/43.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.53

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