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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.15, 36.37 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.15, 36.37 and 21.77 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.15 : 36.37 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.15/36.37 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.15x = 36.37 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.15x = 791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.58/24.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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