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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.34, 66.47 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.34, 66.47 and 17.30 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.34 : 66.47 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.34/66.47 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.34x = 66.47 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.34x = 1,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150.01/44.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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