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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.90, 67.31 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.90, 67.31 and 17.87 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.90 : 67.31 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.90/67.31 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.90x = 67.31 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.90x = 1,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.47/44.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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