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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.44 and 4.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.44 and 4.25 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.44 : 4.25 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.44/4.25 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.44x = 4.25 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.44x = 18.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.06/0.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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