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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 61.11 and 27.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 61.11 and 27.91 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 61.11 = 27.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/61.11 = 27.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 61.11 × 27.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 1,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705.58/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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