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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.40, 0.55 and 0.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.40, 0.55 and 0.22 is: 0.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.40 : 0.55 = 0.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.40/0.55 = 0.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.40x = 0.55 × 0.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.40x = 0.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.12/0.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.30

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