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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.36, 33.44 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.36, 33.44 and 21.93 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.36 : 33.44 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.36/33.44 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.36x = 33.44 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.36x = 733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.34/24.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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