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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.69, 1.03 and 0.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.69, 1.03 and 0.35 is: 0.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.69 : 1.03 = 0.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.69/1.03 = 0.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.69x = 1.03 × 0.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.69x = 0.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.36/0.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.53

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