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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.04, 1.43 and 0.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.04, 1.43 and 0.94 is: 1.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.04 : 1.43 = 0.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.04/1.43 = 0.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.04x = 1.43 × 0.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.04x = 1.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.33/1.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.29

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