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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.02 and 2.18

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.02 and 2.18 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.02 : 2.18 = 2.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.02/2.18 = 2.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.02x = 2.18 × 2.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.02x = 4.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.75/1.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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