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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 35.51 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 35.51 and 7.64 is: 11.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 35.51 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/35.51 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 35.51 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.35/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.46

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