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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.55, 33.86 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.55, 33.86 and 17.28 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.55 : 33.86 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.55/33.86 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.55x = 33.86 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.55x = 585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.14/24.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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