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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.41, 33.63 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.41, 33.63 and 17.12 is: 23.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.41 : 33.63 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.41/33.63 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.41x = 33.63 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.41x = 575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.58/24.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.58

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