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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.54 and 1.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.54 and 1.49 is: 4.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.54 : 1.49 = 1.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.54/1.49 = 1.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.54x = 1.49 × 1.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.54x = 2.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.22/0.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.09

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