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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.42, 26.12 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.42, 26.12 and 6 is: 9.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.42 : 26.12 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.42/26.12 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.42x = 26.12 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.42x = 156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.72/17.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.00

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