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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.04, 12.42 and 7.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.04, 12.42 and 7.42 is: 10.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.04 : 12.42 = 7.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.04/12.42 = 7.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.04x = 12.42 × 7.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.04x = 92.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.09/9.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.19

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