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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 33.11 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 33.11 and 17.87 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 33.11 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/33.11 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 33.11 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.68/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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