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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 31.07 and 11.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 31.07 and 11.70 is: 17.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 31.07 = 11.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/31.07 = 11.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 31.07 × 11.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.46/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.53

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