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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 37.07 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 37.07 and 17.51 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 37.07 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/37.07 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 37.07 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.10/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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