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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 33.12 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 33.12 and 21.72 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 33.12 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/33.12 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 33.12 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.37/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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