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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 36 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 36 and 21.34 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 36 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/36 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 36 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.24/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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