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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 34.20 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 34.20 and 21.44 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 34.20 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/34.20 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 34.20 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.08/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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