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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.51, 33.83 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.51, 33.83 and 17.27 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.51 : 33.83 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.51/33.83 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.51x = 33.83 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.51x = 584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.24/24.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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