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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 33.95 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 33.95 and 21.96 is: 30.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 33.95 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/33.95 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 33.95 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.54/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.18

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