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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 35.96 and 21.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 35.96 and 21.38 is: 31.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 35.96 = 21.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/35.96 = 21.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 35.96 × 21.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.54/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.92

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