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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 61.81 and 27.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 61.81 and 27.31 is: 37.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 61.81 = 27.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/61.81 = 27.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 61.81 × 27.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 1,687.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687.91/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.69

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