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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 33.52 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 33.52 and 17.37 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 33.52 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/33.52 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 33.52 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.24/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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