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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 67.14 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 67.14 and 17.72 is: 26.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 67.14 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/67.14 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 67.14 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 1,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.72/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.57

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