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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.49 and 3.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.49 and 3.09 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.49 : 3.09 = 3.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.49/3.09 = 3.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.49x = 3.09 × 3.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.49x = 9.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.57/0.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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