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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.03, 0.04 and 0.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.03, 0.04 and 0.01 is: 0.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.03 : 0.04 = 0.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.03/0.04 = 0.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.03x = 0.04 × 0.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.03x = 0.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.00/0.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.01

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