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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 37.25 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 37.25 and 21.86 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 37.25 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/37.25 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 37.25 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.99/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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