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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.31, 33.54 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.31, 33.54 and 17.02 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.31 : 33.54 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.31/33.54 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.31x = 33.54 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.31x = 570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.85/24.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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