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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.81, 1.12 and 0.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.81, 1.12 and 0.45 is: 0.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.81 : 1.12 = 0.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.81/1.12 = 0.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.81x = 1.12 × 0.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.81x = 0.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.51/0.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.63

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