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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 36.03 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 36.03 and 21.51 is: 32.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 36.03 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/36.03 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 36.03 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.01/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.21

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