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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.10, 36.08 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.10, 36.08 and 21.85 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.10 : 36.08 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.10/36.08 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.10x = 36.08 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.10x = 788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.35/24.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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