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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.90, 1.36 and 0.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.90, 1.36 and 0.68 is: 1.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.90 : 1.36 = 0.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.90/1.36 = 0.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.90x = 1.36 × 0.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.90x = 0.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.92/0.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.02

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