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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.89 and 27.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.89 and 27.74 is: 38.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.89 = 27.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.89 = 27.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.89 × 27.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 1,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689.10/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.29

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