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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.34, 0.50 and 0.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.34, 0.50 and 0.30 is: 0.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.34 : 0.50 = 0.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.34/0.50 = 0.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.34x = 0.50 × 0.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.34x = 0.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.15/0.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.44

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