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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.91 and 28.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.91 and 28.08 is: 66.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 28.08 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/28.08 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 28.08 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.38/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.21

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