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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.42, 0.63 and 0.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.42, 0.63 and 0.36 is: 0.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.42 : 0.63 = 0.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.42/0.63 = 0.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.42x = 0.63 × 0.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.42x = 0.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.23/0.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.54

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