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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 61.71 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 61.71 and 27.27 is: 37.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 61.71 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/61.71 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 61.71 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 1,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.83/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.62

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