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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.69 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.69 and 27.22 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.69 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.69 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.69 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 1,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.01/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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