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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.33, 36.42 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.33, 36.42 and 17.53 is: 26.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.33 : 36.42 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.33/36.42 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.33x = 36.42 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.33x = 638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.49/24.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.24

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