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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.38, 66.69 and 27.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.38, 66.69 and 27.30 is: 41.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.38 : 66.69 = 27.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.38/66.69 = 27.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.38x = 66.69 × 27.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.38x = 1,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.89/44.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.03

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