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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 33.17 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 33.17 and 17.13 is: 23.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 33.17 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/33.17 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 33.17 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.20/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.66

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