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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.54, 0.81 and 0.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.54, 0.81 and 0.51 is: 0.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.54 : 0.81 = 0.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.54/0.81 = 0.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.54x = 0.81 × 0.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.54x = 0.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.41/0.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.77

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