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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.10, 36.17 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.10, 36.17 and 17.30 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.10 : 36.17 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.10/36.17 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.10x = 36.17 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.10x = 625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.81/24.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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