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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 35.83 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 35.83 and 21.13 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 35.83 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/35.83 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 35.83 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.09/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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