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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.46, 0.69 and 0.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.46, 0.69 and 0.31 is: 0.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.46 : 0.69 = 0.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.46/0.69 = 0.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.46x = 0.69 × 0.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.46x = 0.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.22/0.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.47

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