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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.79, 34.16 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.79, 34.16 and 17.01 is: 23.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.79 : 34.16 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.79/34.16 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.79x = 34.16 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.79x = 580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.98/24.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.44

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