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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.01 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.01 and 21.40 is: 29.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.01 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.01 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.01 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.81/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.47

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