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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.37, 33.45 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.37, 33.45 and 21.76 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.37 : 33.45 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.37/33.45 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.37x = 33.45 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.37x = 727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.87/24.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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