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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 66.45 and 27.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 66.45 and 27.25 is: 40.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 66.45 = 27.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/66.45 = 27.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 66.45 × 27.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 1,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.70/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.83

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