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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.61, 33.94 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.61, 33.94 and 21.89 is: 30.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.61 : 33.94 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.61/33.94 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.61x = 33.94 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.61x = 742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.95/24.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.19

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