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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 33.74 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 33.74 and 17.19 is: 23.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 33.74 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/33.74 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 33.74 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.74/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.69

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