Second Display Size with 24" iMac?

I have a new 24" iMac and currently using a 22" Dell Monitor as a second. However, I'm wanting to get one that will sit better next to the iMac. It doesn't really need to be the exact same size, but I'm looking for it to sit perfect next to the iMac so the screens are flush side by side (without the second sitting on a box like I do now). Will the Apple Displays sit up the same height as the iMacs? I've never seen one in person or can other with a 24" iMac recommend one that does?

Here are the dimensions for the Apple Cinema Displays. The 24" iMac sits at 20.5" high so the closest as far as the Cinema displays is the 30" You're going to be hard pressed to find a display that is the same height. I personally use a Samsung 20" as a second display sitting on a support I built to bring it to the same height as the iMac
* 20-inch Apple Cinema Display
o Height: 16.1 inches (41 cm)
o Width: 18.5 inches (47.1 cm)
o Depth: 6.8 inches (17.4 cm)
o Weight: 14.5 pounds (6.6 kg)
* 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display
o Height: 17.7 inches (45 cm)
o Width: 21.1 inches (53.6 cm)
o Depth: 7.3 inches (18.7 cm)
o Weight: 15.5 pounds (7.03 kg)
* 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display
o Height: 21.3 inches (54.3 cm)
o Width: 27.2 inches (68.8 cm)
o Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
o Weight: 27.5 pounds (12.47 kg)

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