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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 54.12 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 54.12 and 24.67 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 54.12 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/54.12 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 54.12 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.14/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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