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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.50, 54.74 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.50, 54.74 and 17.24 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.50 : 54.74 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.50/54.74 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.50x = 54.74 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.50x = 943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.49/36.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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