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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 67.17 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 67.17 and 27.66 is: 41.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 67.17 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/67.17 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 67.17 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 1,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857.92/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.50

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