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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.29, 33.46 and 17.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.29, 33.46 and 17.00 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.29 : 33.46 = 17.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.29/33.46 = 17.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.29x = 33.46 × 17.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.29x = 568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.86/24.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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