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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.40 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.40 and 17.87 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.40 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.40 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.40 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 1,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.44/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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