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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 36.72 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 36.72 and 21.87 is: 32.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 36.72 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/36.72 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 36.72 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.07/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.63

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