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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.48 and 1.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.48 and 1.02 is: 2.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.48 : 1.02 = 1.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.48/1.02 = 1.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.48x = 1.02 × 1.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.48x = 1.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.05/0.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.20

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