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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.62, 0.85 and 0.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.62, 0.85 and 0.35 is: 0.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.62 : 0.85 = 0.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.62/0.85 = 0.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.62x = 0.85 × 0.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.62x = 0.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.30/0.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.48

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