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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 36.82 and 21.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 36.82 and 21.56 is: 32.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 36.82 = 21.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/36.82 = 21.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 36.82 × 21.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.84/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.27

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