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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 61.33 and 27.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 61.33 and 27.85 is: 38.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 61.33 = 27.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/61.33 = 27.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 61.33 × 27.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 1,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708.04/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.43

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