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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.23, 0.34 and 0.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.23, 0.34 and 0.06 is: 0.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.23 : 0.34 = 0.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.23/0.34 = 0.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.23x = 0.34 × 0.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.23x = 0.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.02/0.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.09

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