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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.05, 33.19 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.05, 33.19 and 17.93 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.05 : 33.19 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.05/33.19 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.05x = 33.19 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.05x = 595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.10/24.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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