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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.79, 34.21 and 17.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.79, 34.21 and 17.52 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.79 : 34.21 = 17.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.79/34.21 = 17.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.79x = 34.21 × 17.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.79x = 599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.15/24.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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