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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 67.17 and 24.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 67.17 and 24.49 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 67.17 = 24.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/67.17 = 24.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 67.17 × 24.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 1,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.66/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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