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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 36.96 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 36.96 and 17.04 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 36.96 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/36.96 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 36.96 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.80/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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