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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.87, 1.29 and 0.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.87, 1.29 and 0.81 is: 1.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.87 : 1.29 = 0.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.87/1.29 = 0.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.87x = 1.29 × 0.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.87x = 1.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.05/0.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.22

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