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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 34.32 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 34.32 and 21.23 is: 29.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 34.32 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/34.32 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 34.32 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.65/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.29

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