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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 37.14 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 37.14 and 17.12 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 37.14 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/37.14 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 37.14 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.94/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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