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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.17 and 13.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.17 and 13.55 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 13.55 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/13.55 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 13.55 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.73/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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