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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.44 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.44 and 17.55 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.44 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.44 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.44 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 1,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.45/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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