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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.51, 66.76 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.51, 66.76 and 17.45 is: 26.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.51 : 66.76 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.51/66.76 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.51x = 66.76 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.51x = 1,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164.96/44.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.17

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