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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.52 and 15.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.52 and 15.84 is: 23.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.52 : 15.84 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.52/15.84 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.52x = 15.84 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.52x = 250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.85/10.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.85

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