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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 31.10 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 31.10 and 16.24 is: 24.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 31.10 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/31.10 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 31.10 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.06/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.36

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