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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 36.29 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 36.29 and 17.07 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 36.29 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/36.29 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 36.29 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.38/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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