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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.91, 37.27 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.91, 37.27 and 21.71 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.91 : 37.27 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.91/37.27 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.91x = 37.27 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.91x = 809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.13/24.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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