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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.42, 26.14 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.42, 26.14 and 9.42 is: 14.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.42 : 26.14 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.42/26.14 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.42x = 26.14 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.42x = 246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.24/17.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.14

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