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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.36, 33.60 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.36, 33.60 and 17.09 is: 23.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.36 : 33.60 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.36/33.60 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.36x = 33.60 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.36x = 574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.22/24.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.57

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