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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 36.35 and 8.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 36.35 and 8.21 is: 12.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 36.35 = 8.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/36.35 = 8.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 36.35 × 8.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.43/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.31

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