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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 33.72 and 21.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 33.72 and 21.04 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 33.72 = 21.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/33.72 = 21.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 33.72 × 21.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.47/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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