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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.33, 33.59 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.33, 33.59 and 17.87 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.33 : 33.59 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.33/33.59 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.33x = 33.59 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.33x = 600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.00/24.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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