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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 34.29 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 34.29 and 21.82 is: 30.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 34.29 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/34.29 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 34.29 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.19/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.02

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