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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.33, 0.50 and 0.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.33, 0.50 and 0.29 is: 0.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.33 : 0.50 = 0.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.33/0.50 = 0.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.33x = 0.50 × 0.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.33x = 0.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.14/0.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.44

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