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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.59, 0.81 and 0.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.59, 0.81 and 0.55 is: 0.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.59 : 0.81 = 0.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.59/0.81 = 0.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.59x = 0.81 × 0.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.59x = 0.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.45/0.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.76

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