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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 36.70 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 36.70 and 21.89 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 36.70 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/36.70 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 36.70 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.36/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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