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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 66.92 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 66.92 and 27.49 is: 41.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 66.92 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/66.92 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 66.92 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 1,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839.63/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.26

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