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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.88 and 23.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.88 and 23.58 is: 51.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 23.58 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/23.58 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 23.58 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.93/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.12

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