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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 33.14 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 33.14 and 17.11 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 33.14 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/33.14 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 33.14 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.99/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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