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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.02, 3.04 and 0.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.02, 3.04 and 0.60 is: 0.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.02 : 3.04 = 0.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.02/3.04 = 0.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.02x = 3.04 × 0.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.02x = 1.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.82/2.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.90

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