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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 33.56 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 33.56 and 21.80 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 33.56 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/33.56 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 33.56 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.61/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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