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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.68 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.68 and 17.63 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.68 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.68 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.68 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.64/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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