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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.76, 34.21 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.76, 34.21 and 17.47 is: 24.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.76 : 34.21 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.76/34.21 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.76x = 34.21 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.76x = 597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.65/24.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.14

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