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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 36.50 and 21.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 36.50 and 21.45 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 36.50 = 21.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/36.50 = 21.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 36.50 × 21.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.93/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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