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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 34.09 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 34.09 and 21.40 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 34.09 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/34.09 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 34.09 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.36/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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