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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.77, 1.07 and 0.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.77, 1.07 and 0.70 is: 0.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.77 : 1.07 = 0.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.77/1.07 = 0.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.77x = 1.07 × 0.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.77x = 0.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.74/0.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.96

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