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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 66.09 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 66.09 and 27.84 is: 41.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 66.09 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/66.09 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 66.09 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 1,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839.95/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.74

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