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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.27 and 14.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.27 and 14.91 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.27 : 14.91 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.27/14.91 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.27x = 14.91 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.27x = 222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.20/10.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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