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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.03, 1.55 and 0.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.03, 1.55 and 0.28 is: 0.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.03 : 1.55 = 0.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.03/1.55 = 0.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.03x = 1.55 × 0.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.03x = 0.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.44/1.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.42

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