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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.78, 1.03 and 0.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.78, 1.03 and 0.78 is: 1.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.78 : 1.03 = 0.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.78/1.03 = 0.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.78x = 1.03 × 0.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.78x = 0.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.80/0.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.03

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