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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.89 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.89 and 21.15 is: 29.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.89 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.89 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.89 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.67/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.17

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