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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.31, 33.52 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.31, 33.52 and 21.54 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.31 : 33.52 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.31/33.52 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.31x = 33.52 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.31x = 722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.02/24.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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