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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 34.23 and 21.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 34.23 and 21.38 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 34.23 = 21.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/34.23 = 21.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 34.23 × 21.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.78/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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