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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 36.94 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 36.94 and 17.45 is: 26.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 36.94 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/36.94 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 36.94 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.65/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.14

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