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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 61.60 and 27.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 61.60 and 27.40 is: 37.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 61.60 = 27.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/61.60 = 27.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 61.60 × 27.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 1,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687.84/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.78

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