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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 34.34 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 34.34 and 15.17 is: 20.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 34.34 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/34.34 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 34.34 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.86/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.94

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