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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.92 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.92 and 17.31 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.92 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.92 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.92 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.26/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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