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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 33.98 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 33.98 and 21.48 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 33.98 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/33.98 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 33.98 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.78/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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