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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.43, 90.65 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.43, 90.65 and 16.51 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.43 : 90.65 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.43/90.65 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.43x = 90.65 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.43x = 1,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.05/60.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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