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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 67.12 and 17.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 67.12 and 17.71 is: 26.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 67.12 = 17.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/67.12 = 17.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 67.12 × 17.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 1,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.70/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.56

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