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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.13 and 14.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.13 and 14.81 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 14.81 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/14.81 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 14.81 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 219.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.41/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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