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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.92, 1.37 and 0.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.92, 1.37 and 0.89 is: 1.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.92 : 1.37 = 0.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.92/1.37 = 0.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.92x = 1.37 × 0.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.92x = 1.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.21/0.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.32

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