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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.52, 0.78 and 0.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.52, 0.78 and 0.14 is: 0.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.52 : 0.78 = 0.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.52/0.78 = 0.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.52x = 0.78 × 0.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.52x = 0.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.11/0.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.21

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