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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.26, 1.88 and 0.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.26, 1.88 and 0.92 is: 1.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.26 : 1.88 = 0.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.26/1.88 = 0.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.26x = 1.88 × 0.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.26x = 1.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.73/1.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.37

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