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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 37.15 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 37.15 and 21.78 is: 32.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 37.15 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/37.15 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 37.15 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.13/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.60

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