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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.27, 1.90 and 0.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.27, 1.90 and 0.38 is: 0.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.27 : 1.90 = 0.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.27/1.90 = 0.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.27x = 1.90 × 0.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.27x = 0.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.71/1.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.56

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