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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 67.07 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 67.07 and 17.66 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 67.07 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/67.07 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 67.07 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 1,184.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184.67/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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