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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.06 and 21.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.06 and 21.25 is: 29.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.06 = 21.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.06 = 21.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.06 × 21.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.80/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.31

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