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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.48, 0.66 and 0.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.48, 0.66 and 0.44 is: 0.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.48 : 0.66 = 0.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.48/0.66 = 0.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.48x = 0.66 × 0.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.48x = 0.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.29/0.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.61

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