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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.95, 1.42 and 0.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.95, 1.42 and 0.28 is: 0.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.95 : 1.42 = 0.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.95/1.42 = 0.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.95x = 1.42 × 0.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.95x = 0.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.40/0.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.42

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