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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 33.47 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 33.47 and 16.97 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 33.47 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/33.47 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 33.47 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.73/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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