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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 60.98 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 60.98 and 27.83 is: 38.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 60.98 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/60.98 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 60.98 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 1,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696.63/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.42

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