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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 30.93 and 17.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 30.93 and 17.36 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 30.93 = 17.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/30.93 = 17.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 30.93 × 17.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.79/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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