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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.76, 2.63 and 1.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.76, 2.63 and 1.64 is: 2.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.76 : 2.63 = 1.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.76/2.63 = 1.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.76x = 2.63 × 1.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.76x = 4.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.29/1.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.45

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