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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 66.38 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 66.38 and 17.23 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 66.38 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/66.38 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 66.38 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 1,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.73/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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