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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.64 and 0.99

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.64 and 0.99 is: 1.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.64 : 0.99 = 0.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.64/0.99 = 0.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.64x = 0.99 × 0.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.64x = 0.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.98/0.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.54

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