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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 33.97 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 33.97 and 17.30 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 33.97 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/33.97 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 33.97 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.68/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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