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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 33.74 and 21.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 33.74 and 21.38 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 33.74 = 21.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/33.74 = 21.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 33.74 × 21.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.36/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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