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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.64, 2.46 and 0.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.64, 2.46 and 0.64 is: 0.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.64 : 2.46 = 0.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.64/2.46 = 0.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.64x = 2.46 × 0.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.64x = 1.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.57/1.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.96

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