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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.54, 0.82 and 0.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.54, 0.82 and 0.17 is: 0.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.54 : 0.82 = 0.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.54/0.82 = 0.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.54x = 0.82 × 0.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.54x = 0.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.14/0.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.25

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