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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 66.77 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 66.77 and 17.47 is: 26.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 66.77 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/66.77 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 66.77 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 1,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.47/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.18

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