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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 34.25 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 34.25 and 21.96 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 34.25 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/34.25 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 34.25 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.02/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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