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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 31.13 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 31.13 and 11.73 is: 17.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 31.13 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/31.13 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 31.13 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.10/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.61

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