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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 36.65 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 36.65 and 17.70 is: 26.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 36.65 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/36.65 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 36.65 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.71/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.46

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