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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.94 and 2.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.94 and 2.16 is: 4.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.94 : 2.16 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.94/2.16 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.94x = 2.16 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.94x = 4.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.65/0.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.96

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