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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.39, 0.58 and 0.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.39, 0.58 and 0.16 is: 0.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.39 : 0.58 = 0.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.39/0.58 = 0.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.39x = 0.58 × 0.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.39x = 0.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.10/0.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.25

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