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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.97 and 15.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.97 and 15.33 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.97 : 15.33 = 15.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.97/15.33 = 15.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.97x = 15.33 × 15.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.97x = 234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.95/10.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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