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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 33.40 and 17.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 33.40 and 17.71 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 33.40 = 17.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/33.40 = 17.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 33.40 × 17.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.45/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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