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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.38 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.38 and 17.28 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.38 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.38 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.38 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.93/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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