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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 37.32 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 37.32 and 17.62 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 37.32 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/37.32 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 37.32 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.58/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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