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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.84 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.84 and 17.28 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.84 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.84 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.84 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 584.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.76/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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