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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 33.86 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 33.86 and 21.80 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 33.86 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/33.86 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 33.86 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.15/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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