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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.33 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.33 and 21.51 is: 32.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.33 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.33 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.33 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.97/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.22

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