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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 36.82 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 36.82 and 17.28 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 36.82 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/36.82 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 36.82 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.21/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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