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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.14 and 2.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.14 and 2.16 is: 4.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.14 : 2.16 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.14/2.16 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.14x = 2.16 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.14x = 4.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.66/1.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.08

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