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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 33.17 and 21.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 33.17 and 21.50 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 33.17 = 21.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/33.17 = 21.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 33.17 × 21.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.13/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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