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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.12, 7.68 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.12, 7.68 and 4 is: 6

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.12 : 7.68 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.12/7.68 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.12x = 7.68 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.12x = 30.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.72/5.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6

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