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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 35.99 and 11.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 35.99 and 11.17 is: 16.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 35.99 = 11.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/35.99 = 11.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 35.99 × 11.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.92/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.73

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