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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.33, 61.17 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.33, 61.17 and 27.96 is: 38.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.33 : 61.17 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.33/61.17 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.33x = 61.17 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.33x = 1,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710.31/44.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.59

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