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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 33.25 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 33.25 and 17.63 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 33.25 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/33.25 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 33.25 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.20/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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