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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 34.44 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 34.44 and 17.18 is: 23.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 34.44 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/34.44 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 34.44 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.68/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.71

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