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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 60.84 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 60.84 and 27.50 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 60.84 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/60.84 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 60.84 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 1,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673.10/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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