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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.61, 0.91 and 0.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.61, 0.91 and 0.55 is: 0.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.61 : 0.91 = 0.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.61/0.91 = 0.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.61x = 0.91 × 0.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.61x = 0.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.50/0.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.83

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