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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 60.94 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 60.94 and 24.76 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 60.94 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/60.94 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 60.94 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 1,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.87/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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