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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 34.48 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 34.48 and 21.34 is: 29.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 34.48 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/34.48 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 34.48 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.80/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.46

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