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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.86, 1.30 and 0.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.86, 1.30 and 0.86 is: 1.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.86 : 1.30 = 0.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.86/1.30 = 0.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.86x = 1.30 × 0.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.86x = 1.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.12/0.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.29

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