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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 36.21 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 36.21 and 21.18 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 36.21 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/36.21 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 36.21 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.93/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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