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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.84, 1.27 and 0.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.84, 1.27 and 0.25 is: 0.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.84 : 1.27 = 0.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.84/1.27 = 0.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.84x = 1.27 × 0.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.84x = 0.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.32/0.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.38

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