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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.37, 36.53 and 21.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.37, 36.53 and 21.11 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.37 : 36.53 = 21.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.37/36.53 = 21.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.37x = 36.53 × 21.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.37x = 771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.02/24.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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