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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.82, 67.34 and 27.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.82, 67.34 and 27.74 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.82 : 67.34 = 27.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.82/67.34 = 27.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.82x = 67.34 × 27.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.82x = 1,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868.01/44.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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