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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.82, 67.25 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.82, 67.25 and 17.77 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.82 : 67.25 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.82/67.25 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.82x = 67.25 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.82x = 1,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194.93/44.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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