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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.37 and 2.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.37 and 2.33 is: 3.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.37 : 2.33 = 2.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.37/2.33 = 2.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.37x = 2.33 × 2.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.37x = 5.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.43/1.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.98

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