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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.66, 67.10 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.66, 67.10 and 27.54 is: 41.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.66 : 67.10 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.66/67.10 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.66x = 67.10 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.66x = 1,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847.80/44.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.38

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