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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 66.92 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 66.92 and 27.27 is: 40.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 66.92 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/66.92 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 66.92 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 1,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824.91/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.92

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