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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.64, 16 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.64, 16 and 7.64 is: 11.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.64 : 16 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.64/16 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.64x = 16 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.64x = 122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.24/10.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.49

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