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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.91, 1.26 and 0.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.91, 1.26 and 0.64 is: 0.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.91 : 1.26 = 0.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.91/1.26 = 0.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.91x = 1.26 × 0.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.91x = 0.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.81/0.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.88

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