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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.28 and 3.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.28 and 3.23 is: 37.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.28 : 3.23 = 3.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.28/3.23 = 3.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.28x = 3.23 × 3.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.28x = 10.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.46/0.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.20

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