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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.58, 33.73 and 24.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.58, 33.73 and 24.21 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.58 : 33.73 = 24.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.58/33.73 = 24.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.58x = 33.73 × 24.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.58x = 816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.42/24.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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