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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 14.32 and 7.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 14.32 and 7.68 is: 11.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 14.32 = 7.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/14.32 = 7.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 14.32 × 7.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.98/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.46

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