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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 33.97 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 33.97 and 21.92 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 33.97 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/33.97 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 33.97 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.45/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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