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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.91 and 18.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.91 and 18.47 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 18.47 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/18.47 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 18.47 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.09/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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