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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 92.53 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 92.53 and 16.04 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 92.53 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/92.53 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 92.53 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 1,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483.72/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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