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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 67.46 and 27.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 67.46 and 27.87 is: 41.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 67.46 = 27.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/67.46 = 27.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 67.46 × 27.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879.97/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.85

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