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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 33.17 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 33.17 and 17.15 is: 23.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 33.17 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/33.17 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 33.17 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.83/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.65

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