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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.53, 0.79 and 0.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.53, 0.79 and 0.19 is: 0.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.53 : 0.79 = 0.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.53/0.79 = 0.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.53x = 0.79 × 0.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.53x = 0.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.15/0.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.29

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