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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.39 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.39 and 17.22 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.39 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.39 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.39 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.42/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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