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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.90 and 4.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.90 and 4.11 is: 8.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.90 : 4.11 = 4.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.90/4.11 = 4.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.90x = 4.11 × 4.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.90x = 16.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.92/1.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.91

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