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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 34.14 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 34.14 and 17.84 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 34.14 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/34.14 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 34.14 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.89/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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