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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 62.00 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 62.00 and 27.44 is: 37.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 62.00 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/62.00 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 62.00 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.50/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.87

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