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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 33.86 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 33.86 and 21.66 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 33.86 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/33.86 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 33.86 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.41/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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