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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 37.09 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 37.09 and 17.93 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 37.09 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/37.09 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 37.09 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.02/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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