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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.76 and 27.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.76 and 27.63 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 27.63 = 27.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/27.63 = 27.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 27.63 × 27.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.57/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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