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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.62, 0.92 and 0.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.62, 0.92 and 0.49 is: 0.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.62 : 0.92 = 0.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.62/0.92 = 0.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.62x = 0.92 × 0.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.62x = 0.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.45/0.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.74

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