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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 34.52 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 34.52 and 21.58 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 34.52 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/34.52 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 34.52 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.94/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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