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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.85 and 27.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.85 and 27.73 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.85 = 27.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.85 = 27.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.85 × 27.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 1,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687.37/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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