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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 33.48 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 33.48 and 20.61 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 33.48 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/33.48 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 33.48 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.02/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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