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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.37 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.37 and 17.86 is: 26.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.37 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.37 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.37 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 1,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.97/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.79

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