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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 66.77 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 66.77 and 17.48 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 66.77 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/66.77 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 66.77 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 1,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.81/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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