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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.90, 1.25 and 0.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.90, 1.25 and 0.62 is: 0.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.90 : 1.25 = 0.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.90/1.25 = 0.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.90x = 1.25 × 0.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.90x = 0.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.77/0.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.85

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