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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.08, 1.62 and 0.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.08, 1.62 and 0.83 is: 1.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.08 : 1.62 = 0.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.08/1.62 = 0.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.08x = 1.62 × 0.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.08x = 1.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.35/1.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.25

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