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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 35.95 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 35.95 and 17.96 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 35.95 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/35.95 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 35.95 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.71/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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