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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.95, 1.30 and 0.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.95, 1.30 and 0.93 is: 1.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.95 : 1.30 = 0.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.95/1.30 = 0.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.95x = 1.30 × 0.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.95x = 1.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.20/0.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.27

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