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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 36.18 and 17.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 36.18 and 17.73 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 36.18 = 17.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/36.18 = 17.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 36.18 × 17.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.47/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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