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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.33, 0.49 and 0.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.33, 0.49 and 0.08 is: 0.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.33 : 0.49 = 0.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.33/0.49 = 0.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.33x = 0.49 × 0.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.33x = 0.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.04/0.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.12

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