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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.68, 2.52 and 0.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.68, 2.52 and 0.68 is: 1.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.68 : 2.52 = 0.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.68/2.52 = 0.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.68x = 2.52 × 0.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.68x = 1.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.70/1.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.01

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