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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 67.12 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 67.12 and 16.26 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 67.12 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/67.12 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 67.12 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 1,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.37/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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