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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 35.28 and 6.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 35.28 and 6.40 is: 9.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 35.28 = 6.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/35.28 = 6.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 35.28 × 6.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.84/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.60

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