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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.30, 0.42 and 0.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.30, 0.42 and 0.23 is: 0.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.30 : 0.42 = 0.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.30/0.42 = 0.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.30x = 0.42 × 0.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.30x = 0.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.10/0.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.32

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