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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 33.32 and 21.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 33.32 and 21.36 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 33.32 = 21.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/33.32 = 21.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 33.32 × 21.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.72/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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