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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 32.96 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 32.96 and 21.24 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 32.96 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/32.96 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 32.96 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.12/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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