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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.93, 1.29 and 0.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.93, 1.29 and 0.53 is: 0.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.93 : 1.29 = 0.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.93/1.29 = 0.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.93x = 1.29 × 0.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.93x = 0.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.68/0.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.73

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