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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.73, 1.09 and 0.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.73, 1.09 and 0.22 is: 0.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.73 : 1.09 = 0.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.73/1.09 = 0.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.73x = 1.09 × 0.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.73x = 0.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.24/0.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.34

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