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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.26, 36.32 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.26, 36.32 and 17.04 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.26 : 36.32 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.26/36.32 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.26x = 36.32 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.26x = 618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.89/24.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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