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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 33.26 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 33.26 and 21.08 is: 29.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 33.26 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/33.26 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 33.26 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.10/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.01

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