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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.44 and 0.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.44 and 0.69 is: 1.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.44 : 0.69 = 0.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.44/0.69 = 0.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.44x = 0.69 × 0.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.44x = 0.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.48/0.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.10

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