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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 66.17 and 18.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 66.17 and 18.40 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 66.17 = 18.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/66.17 = 18.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 66.17 × 18.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 1,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217.55/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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