Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 61.78 and 27.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44.76, 61.78 and 27.50 is: 37.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44.76 : 61.78 = 27.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44.76/61.78 = 27.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44.76x = 61.78 × 27.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44.76x = 1,698.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698.95/44.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37.96
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