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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 61.75 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 61.75 and 27.49 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 61.75 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/61.75 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 61.75 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 1,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697.37/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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