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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 33.68 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 33.68 and 17.50 is: 24.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 33.68 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/33.68 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 33.68 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.23/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.15

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