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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 35.96 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 35.96 and 24.09 is: 35.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 35.96 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/35.96 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 35.96 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.28/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.84

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