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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.62, 0.86 and 0.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.62, 0.86 and 0.47 is: 0.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.62 : 0.86 = 0.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.62/0.86 = 0.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.62x = 0.86 × 0.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.62x = 0.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.40/0.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.65

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