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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 36.73 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 36.73 and 21.51 is: 32.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 36.73 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/36.73 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 36.73 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.05/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.31

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