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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.05, 36.25 and 21.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.05, 36.25 and 21.57 is: 32.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.05 : 36.25 = 21.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.05/36.25 = 21.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.05x = 36.25 × 21.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.05x = 781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.72/24.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.51

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