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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 36.28 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 36.28 and 18.21 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 36.28 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/36.28 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 36.28 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.66/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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