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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 34.27 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 34.27 and 17.47 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 34.27 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/34.27 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 34.27 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.57/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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