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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 33.66 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 33.66 and 17.84 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 33.66 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/33.66 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 33.66 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.49/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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