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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.61, 61.56 and 27.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.61, 61.56 and 27.14 is: 37.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.61 : 61.56 = 27.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.61/61.56 = 27.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.61x = 61.56 × 27.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.61x = 1,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.43/44.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.45

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