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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.08, 0.12 and 0.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.08, 0.12 and 0.03 is: 0.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.08 : 0.12 = 0.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.08/0.12 = 0.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.08x = 0.12 × 0.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.08x = 0.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.00/0.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.04

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