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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 66.94 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 66.94 and 27.54 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 66.94 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/66.94 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 66.94 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 1,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.43/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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