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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.53 and 28.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.53 and 28.13 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 28.13 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/28.13 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 28.13 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.02/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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