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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 65.88 and 27.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 65.88 and 27.93 is: 41.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 65.88 = 27.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/65.88 = 27.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 65.88 × 27.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 1,840.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.03/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.78

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