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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.50, 61.44 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.50, 61.44 and 27.28 is: 37.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.50 : 61.44 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.50/61.44 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.50x = 61.44 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.50x = 1,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.08/44.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.66

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