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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 36.06 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 36.06 and 20.73 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 36.06 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/36.06 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 36.06 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.52/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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