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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.68, 1.01 and 0.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.68, 1.01 and 0.64 is: 0.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.68 : 1.01 = 0.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.68/1.01 = 0.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.68x = 1.01 × 0.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.68x = 0.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.64/0.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.95

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