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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 33.29 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 33.29 and 17.99 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 33.29 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/33.29 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 33.29 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.82/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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