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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 36.24 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 36.24 and 17.40 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 36.24 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/36.24 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 36.24 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.58/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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