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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.83 and 4.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.83 and 4.08 is: 9.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.83 : 4.08 = 4.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.83/4.08 = 4.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.83x = 4.08 × 4.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.83x = 16.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.63/1.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.10

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