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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 33.32 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 33.32 and 21.68 is: 29.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 33.32 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/33.32 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 33.32 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.38/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.94

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