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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 34.17 and 21.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 34.17 and 21.69 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 34.17 = 21.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/34.17 = 21.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 34.17 × 21.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.15/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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