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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.38, 36.56 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.38, 36.56 and 21.02 is: 31.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.38 : 36.56 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.38/36.56 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.38x = 36.56 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.38x = 768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.42/24.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.52

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