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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.25, 0.38 and 0.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.25, 0.38 and 0.08 is: 0.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.25 : 0.38 = 0.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.25/0.38 = 0.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.25x = 0.38 × 0.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.25x = 0.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.03/0.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.13

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