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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.95, 26.93 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.95, 26.93 and 9.39 is: 14.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.95 : 26.93 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.95/26.93 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.95x = 26.93 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.95x = 253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.00/17.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.10

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