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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.79, 1.19 and 0.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.79, 1.19 and 0.71 is: 1.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.79 : 1.19 = 0.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.79/1.19 = 0.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.79x = 1.19 × 0.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.79x = 0.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.85/0.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.07

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