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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 35.96 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 35.96 and 21.96 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 35.96 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/35.96 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 35.96 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.57/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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