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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.49 and 4.18

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.49 and 4.18 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.49 : 4.18 = 4.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.49/4.18 = 4.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.49x = 4.18 × 4.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.49x = 17.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.49/0.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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