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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 34.08 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 34.08 and 17.33 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 34.08 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/34.08 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 34.08 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.44/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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