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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.92, 1.38 and 0.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.92, 1.38 and 0.42 is: 0.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.92 : 1.38 = 0.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.92/1.38 = 0.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.92x = 1.38 × 0.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.92x = 0.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.57/0.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.62

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