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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.48, 0.67 and 0.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.48, 0.67 and 0.42 is: 0.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.48 : 0.67 = 0.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.48/0.67 = 0.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.48x = 0.67 × 0.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.48x = 0.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.28/0.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.57

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