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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.10 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.10 and 17.43 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.10 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.10 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.10 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.36/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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