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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.50 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.50 and 27.88 is: 41.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.50 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.50 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.50 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 1,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881.73/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.84

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