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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 36.23 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 36.23 and 17.42 is: 26.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 36.23 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/36.23 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 36.23 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.13/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.09

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