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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 33.66 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 33.66 and 17.13 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 33.66 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/33.66 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 33.66 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.60/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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