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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.67, 1 and 0.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.67, 1 and 0.60 is: 0.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.67 : 1 = 0.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.67/1 = 0.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.67x = 1 × 0.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.67x = 0.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.60/0.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.89

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