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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.64, 2.44 and 1.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.64, 2.44 and 1.63 is: 2.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.64 : 2.44 = 1.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.64/2.44 = 1.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.64x = 2.44 × 1.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.64x = 3.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.98/1.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.43

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