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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 33.60 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 33.60 and 21.16 is: 29.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 33.60 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/33.60 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 33.60 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.98/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.14

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