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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.35, 0.53 and 0.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.35, 0.53 and 0.19 is: 0.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.35 : 0.53 = 0.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.35/0.53 = 0.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.35x = 0.53 × 0.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.35x = 0.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.10/0.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.28

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