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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 66.99 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 66.99 and 17.62 is: 26.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 66.99 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/66.99 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 66.99 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 1,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.26/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.43

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