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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 66.98 and 27.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 66.98 and 27.57 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 66.98 = 27.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/66.98 = 27.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 66.98 × 27.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 1,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846.50/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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