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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.27, 36.23 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.27, 36.23 and 21.24 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.27 : 36.23 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.27/36.23 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.27x = 36.23 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.27x = 769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.42/24.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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