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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 60.75 and 27.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 60.75 and 27.65 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 60.75 = 27.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/60.75 = 27.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 60.75 × 27.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 1,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.89/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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