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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.73, 1.10 and 0.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.73, 1.10 and 0.66 is: 0.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.73 : 1.10 = 0.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.73/1.10 = 0.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.73x = 1.10 × 0.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.73x = 0.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.72/0.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.99

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