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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.01 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.01 and 21.60 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.01 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.01 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.01 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.82/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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