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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.71, 1.06 and 0.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.71, 1.06 and 0.67 is: 1.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.71 : 1.06 = 0.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.71/1.06 = 0.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.71x = 1.06 × 0.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.71x = 0.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.71/0.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.01

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