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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.54, 66.72 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.54, 66.72 and 27.41 is: 41.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.54 : 66.72 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.54/66.72 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.54x = 66.72 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.54x = 1,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.56/44.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.05

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