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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.15, 36.28 and 21.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.15, 36.28 and 21.22 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.15 : 36.28 = 21.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.15/36.28 = 21.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.15x = 36.28 × 21.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.15x = 769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.72/24.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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