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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 37.02 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 37.02 and 21.72 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 37.02 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/37.02 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 37.02 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.07/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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