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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 33.12 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 33.12 and 21.30 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 33.12 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/33.12 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 33.12 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.46/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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