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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.21, 41.65 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.21, 41.65 and 24.06 is: 33.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.21 : 41.65 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.21/41.65 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.21x = 41.65 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.21x = 1,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002.20/30.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.18

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