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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.50, 0.68 and 0.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.50, 0.68 and 0.32 is: 0.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.50 : 0.68 = 0.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.50/0.68 = 0.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.50x = 0.68 × 0.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.50x = 0.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.22/0.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.44

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