What is the fourth proportional to 0.6, 0.12, 0.04?
- A0.1
- B0.08
- C0.008
- D0.68
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let the fourth proportional be x.
By the definition of proportion:
0.6:0.12::0.04:x
0.12
0.6
=
x
0.04
Simplifying the left-hand fraction:
0.12
0.6
=
12
60
=5
Now, substitute back into the equation:
5=
x
0.04
x=
5
0.04
=0.008
By the definition of proportion:
0.6:0.12::0.04:x
0.12
0.6
=
x
0.04
Simplifying the left-hand fraction:
0.12
0.6
=
12
60
=5
Now, substitute back into the equation:
5=
x
0.04
x=
5
0.04
=0.008