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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.91 and 1.96

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.91 and 1.96 is: 4.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.91 : 1.96 = 1.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.91/1.96 = 1.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.91x = 1.96 × 1.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.91x = 3.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.85/0.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.21

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