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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 36.62 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 36.62 and 21.76 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 36.62 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/36.62 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 36.62 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.85/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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