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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 33.71 and 21.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 33.71 and 21.65 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 33.71 = 21.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/33.71 = 21.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 33.71 × 21.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.54/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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