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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.81, 37.21 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.81, 37.21 and 17.22 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.81 : 37.21 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.81/37.21 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.81x = 37.21 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.81x = 640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.76/24.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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