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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.39, 0.59 and 0.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.39, 0.59 and 0.09 is: 0.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.39 : 0.59 = 0.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.39/0.59 = 0.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.39x = 0.59 × 0.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.39x = 0.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.05/0.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.14

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