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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 33.82 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 33.82 and 21.74 is: 30.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 33.82 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/33.82 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 33.82 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.25/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.03

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