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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 66.32 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 66.32 and 17.15 is: 25.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 66.32 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/66.32 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 66.32 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 1,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.03/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.72

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