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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.80, 1.10 and 0.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.80, 1.10 and 0.50 is: 0.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.80 : 1.10 = 0.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.80/1.10 = 0.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.80x = 1.10 × 0.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.80x = 0.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.55/0.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.68

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