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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.51, 33.81 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.51, 33.81 and 17.22 is: 23.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.51 : 33.81 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.51/33.81 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.51x = 33.81 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.51x = 582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.21/24.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.75

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