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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 33.79 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 33.79 and 21.90 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 33.79 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/33.79 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 33.79 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.00/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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