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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.96, 2.94 and 0.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.96, 2.94 and 0.63 is: 0.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.96 : 2.94 = 0.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.96/2.94 = 0.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.96x = 2.94 × 0.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.96x = 1.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.84/1.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.94

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