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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.93, 34.36 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.93, 34.36 and 21.28 is: 29.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.93 : 34.36 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.93/34.36 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.93x = 34.36 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.93x = 731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.18/24.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.33

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