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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 67.02 and 27.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 67.02 and 27.59 is: 41.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 67.02 = 27.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/67.02 = 27.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 67.02 × 27.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 1,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.75/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.33

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