The fourth proportional of the numbers 0.002, 0.04 and 0.0006 is ______.

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  1.  0.12 × 10-2
  2. 1.2 × 10-3
  3. 1.2 × 10-2 
  4. 12 × 10-2 

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Option 3 : 1.2 × 10-2 
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Given

Numbers: 0.002, 0.04, 0.0006

Concept:

The fourth proportional of three numbers a, b, c is given by (b × c)/a.

Calculation:

Fourth proportional = (0.04 × 0.0006)/0.002

Therefore, the fourth proportional of the numbers 0.002, 0.04 and 0.0006 is 1.2 × 10-2.

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