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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.12, 0.18 and 0.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.12, 0.18 and 0.10 is: 0.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.12 : 0.18 = 0.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.12/0.18 = 0.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.12x = 0.18 × 0.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.12x = 0.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.02/0.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.15

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