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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.32, 36.49 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.32, 36.49 and 17.10 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.32 : 36.49 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.32/36.49 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.32x = 36.49 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.32x = 623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.98/24.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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