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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 34.15 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 34.15 and 17.38 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 34.15 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/34.15 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 34.15 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.53/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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