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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.23, 66.38 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.23, 66.38 and 17.18 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 66.38 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/66.38 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 66.38 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 1,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.41/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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