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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.44 and 27.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.44 and 27.37 is: 41.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.44 = 27.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.44 = 27.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.44 × 27.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 1,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.36/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.06

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