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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.29, 36.25 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.29, 36.25 and 21.86 is: 32.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.29 : 36.25 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.29/36.25 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.29x = 36.25 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.29x = 792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.46/24.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.62

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