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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 37 and 21.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 37 and 21.75 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 37 = 21.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/37 = 21.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 37 × 21.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.75/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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