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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.39, 1.91 and 0.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.39, 1.91 and 0.78 is: 1.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.39 : 1.91 = 0.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.39/1.91 = 0.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.39x = 1.91 × 0.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.39x = 1.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.49/1.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.08

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