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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 60.95 and 27.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 60.95 and 27.81 is: 38.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 60.95 = 27.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/60.95 = 27.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 60.95 × 27.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 1,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695.09/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.36

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