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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.27 and 0.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.27 and 0.41 is: 0.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.27 : 0.41 = 0.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.27/0.41 = 0.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.27x = 0.41 × 0.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.27x = 0.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.17/0.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.62

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