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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 33.98 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 33.98 and 17.26 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 33.98 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/33.98 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 33.98 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.32/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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