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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.60, 0.89 and 0.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.60, 0.89 and 0.57 is: 0.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.60 : 0.89 = 0.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.60/0.89 = 0.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.60x = 0.89 × 0.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.60x = 0.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.51/0.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.86

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