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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 33.96 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 33.96 and 17.39 is: 23.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 33.96 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/33.96 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 33.96 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.46/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.93

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