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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 36.11 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 36.11 and 17.66 is: 26.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 36.11 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/36.11 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 36.11 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.51/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.53

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