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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.27, 67.99 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.27, 67.99 and 27.44 is: 37.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.27 : 67.99 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.27/67.99 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.27x = 67.99 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.27x = 1,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865.24/49.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.86

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