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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.79, 1.18 and 0.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.79, 1.18 and 0.56 is: 0.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.79 : 1.18 = 0.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.79/1.18 = 0.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.79x = 1.18 × 0.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.79x = 0.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.66/0.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.84

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