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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.88, 1.31 and 0.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.88, 1.31 and 0.63 is: 0.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.88 : 1.31 = 0.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.88/1.31 = 0.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.88x = 1.31 × 0.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.88x = 0.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.82/0.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.94

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