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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 36.05 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 36.05 and 17.61 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 36.05 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/36.05 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 36.05 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.84/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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