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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.68, 11.49 and 4.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.68, 11.49 and 4.28 is: 6.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.68 : 11.49 = 4.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.68/11.49 = 4.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.68x = 11.49 × 4.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.68x = 49.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.16/7.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.40

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