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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.98, 1.35 and 0.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.98, 1.35 and 0.64 is: 0.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.98 : 1.35 = 0.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.98/1.35 = 0.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.98x = 1.35 × 0.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.98x = 0.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.86/0.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.88

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