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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.57, 0.86 and 0.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.57, 0.86 and 0.24 is: 0.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.57 : 0.86 = 0.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.57/0.86 = 0.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.57x = 0.86 × 0.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.57x = 0.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.20/0.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.36

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