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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 36.72 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 36.72 and 24.17 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 36.72 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/36.72 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 36.72 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.34/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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