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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.48 and 27.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.48 and 27.91 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.48 = 27.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.48 = 27.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.48 × 27.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 1,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.36/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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