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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.52, 66.84 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.52, 66.84 and 27.47 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.52 : 66.84 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.52/66.84 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.52x = 66.84 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.52x = 1,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836.09/44.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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