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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 36.75 and 21.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 36.75 and 21.20 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 36.75 = 21.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/36.75 = 21.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 36.75 × 21.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.92/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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