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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.07, 1.61 and 0.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.07, 1.61 and 0.93 is: 1.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.07 : 1.61 = 0.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.07/1.61 = 0.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.07x = 1.61 × 0.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.07x = 1.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.48/1.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.39

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