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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.79, 37.08 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.79, 37.08 and 21.58 is: 32.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.79 : 37.08 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.79/37.08 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.79x = 37.08 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.79x = 800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.19/24.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.28

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