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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 60.94 and 27.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 60.94 and 27.78 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 60.94 = 27.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/60.94 = 27.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 60.94 × 27.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 1,692.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692.91/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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