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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 37.01 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 37.01 and 17.08 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 37.01 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/37.01 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 37.01 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.13/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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