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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 38.64 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 38.64 and 23.76 is: 35.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 38.64 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/38.64 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 38.64 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.09/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.75

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