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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 67.26 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 67.26 and 44.57 is: 67.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 67.26 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/67.26 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 67.26 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997.44/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.26

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