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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 66.53 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 66.53 and 27.06 is: 40.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 66.53 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/66.53 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 66.53 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 1,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.30/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.54

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