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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.81, 37.22 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.81, 37.22 and 17.25 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.81 : 37.22 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.81/37.22 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.81x = 37.22 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.81x = 642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.05/24.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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