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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.64 and 15.96

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.64 and 15.96 is: 23.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.64 : 15.96 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.64/15.96 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.64x = 15.96 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.64x = 254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.88/10.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.95

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