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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.91 and 28.51

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.91 and 28.51 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 28.51 = 28.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/28.51 = 28.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 28.51 × 28.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.87/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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