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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 36.90 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 36.90 and 21.12 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 36.90 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/36.90 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 36.90 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.33/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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