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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 37.10 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 37.10 and 17.96 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 37.10 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/37.10 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 37.10 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.18/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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