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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 36.91 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 36.91 and 17.50 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 36.91 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/36.91 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 36.91 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.93/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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