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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.51, 33.85 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.51, 33.85 and 17.12 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.51 : 33.85 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.51/33.85 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.51x = 33.85 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.51x = 579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.26/24.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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