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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.24, 66.31 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.24, 66.31 and 17.17 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.24 : 66.31 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.24/66.31 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.24x = 66.31 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.24x = 1,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138.33/44.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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