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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.96 and 30.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.96 and 30.73 is: 78.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.96 : 30.73 = 30.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.96/30.73 = 30.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.96x = 30.73 × 30.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.96x = 944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.49/11.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.94

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