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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 36 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 36 and 17.22 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 36 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/36 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 36 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.92/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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