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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.27, 36.38 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.27, 36.38 and 17.05 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.27 : 36.38 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.27/36.38 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.27x = 36.38 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.27x = 620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.28/24.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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