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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 36.56 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 36.56 and 20.73 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 36.56 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/36.56 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 36.56 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.79/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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