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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 36.82 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 36.82 and 21.82 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 36.82 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/36.82 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 36.82 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.41/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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