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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 34.37 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 34.37 and 21.99 is: 30.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 34.37 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/34.37 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 34.37 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.69/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.28

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