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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.76, 35.64 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.76, 35.64 and 9.52 is: 14.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.76 : 35.64 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.76/35.64 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.76x = 35.64 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.76x = 339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.29/23.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.28

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