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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.27, 1.75 and 0.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.27, 1.75 and 0.91 is: 1.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.27 : 1.75 = 0.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.27/1.75 = 0.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.27x = 1.75 × 0.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.27x = 1.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.59/1.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.25

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