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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 36.90 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 36.90 and 17.87 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 36.90 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/36.90 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 36.90 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.40/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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