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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.59 and 15.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.59 and 15.52 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.59 : 15.52 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.59/15.52 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.59x = 15.52 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.59x = 240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.73/10.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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