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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 36.60 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 36.60 and 21.97 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 36.60 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/36.60 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 36.60 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.10/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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