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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 61.48 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 61.48 and 27.07 is: 37.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 61.48 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/61.48 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 61.48 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 1,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664.26/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.36

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