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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 33.37 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 33.37 and 21.12 is: 29.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 33.37 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/33.37 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 33.37 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.72/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.14

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