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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.61, 96.91 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.61, 96.91 and 16.52 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.61 : 96.91 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.61/96.91 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.61x = 96.91 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.61x = 1,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.60/64.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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