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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 36.21 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 36.21 and 14.56 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 36.21 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/36.21 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 36.21 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.22/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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