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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.58 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.58 and 17.50 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.58 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.58 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.58 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.15/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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