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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 33.74 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 33.74 and 17.18 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 33.74 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/33.74 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 33.74 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.65/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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