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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.64, 92.46 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.64, 92.46 and 15.99 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.64 : 92.46 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.64/92.46 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.64x = 92.46 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.64x = 1,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478.49/61.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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