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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.23, 61 and 27.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.23, 61 and 27.87 is: 38.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 61 = 27.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/61 = 27.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 61 × 27.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 1,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.07/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.44

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