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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 36.11 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 36.11 and 21.83 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 36.11 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/36.11 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 36.11 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.99/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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