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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 33.48 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 33.48 and 21.18 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 33.48 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/33.48 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 33.48 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.11/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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