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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 37.04 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 37.04 and 21.60 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 37.04 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/37.04 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 37.04 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.06/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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