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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 67.17 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 67.17 and 21.97 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 67.17 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/67.17 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 67.17 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 1,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475.81/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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