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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 36.43 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 36.43 and 21.51 is: 32.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 36.43 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/36.43 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 36.43 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.56/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.41

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