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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.98, 92.97 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.98, 92.97 and 16.33 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.98 : 92.97 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.98/92.97 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.98x = 92.97 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.98x = 1,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518.20/61.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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