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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 36.08 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 36.08 and 17.28 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 36.08 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/36.08 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 36.08 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.46/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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