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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.19 and 27.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.19 and 27.44 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 27.44 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/27.44 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 27.44 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.82/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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