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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 36.78 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 36.78 and 21.80 is: 32.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 36.78 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/36.78 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 36.78 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.62/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.53

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