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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.94, 1.42 and 0.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.94, 1.42 and 0.44 is: 0.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.94 : 1.42 = 0.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.94/1.42 = 0.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.94x = 1.42 × 0.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.94x = 0.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.63/0.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.67

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