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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.22, 0.31 and 0.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.22, 0.31 and 0.12 is: 0.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.22 : 0.31 = 0.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.22/0.31 = 0.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.22x = 0.31 × 0.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.22x = 0.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.04/0.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.17

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