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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.47 and 1.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.47 and 1.10 is: 2.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.47 : 1.10 = 1.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.47/1.10 = 1.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.47x = 1.10 × 1.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.47x = 1.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.21/0.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.59

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