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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.16 and 17.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.16 and 17.91 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.16 : 17.91 = 17.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.16/17.91 = 17.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.16x = 17.91 × 17.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.16x = 320.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.63/11.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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