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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.69, 34.13 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.69, 34.13 and 21.05 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.69 : 34.13 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.69/34.13 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.69x = 34.13 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.69x = 718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.32/24.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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