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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 66.83 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 66.83 and 17.55 is: 26.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 66.83 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/66.83 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 66.83 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 1,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.57/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.30

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