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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 66.50 and 27.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 66.50 and 27.19 is: 40.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 66.50 = 27.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/66.50 = 27.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 66.50 × 27.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 1,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.14/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.81

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