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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.66 and 29.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.66 and 29.22 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 29.22 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/29.22 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 29.22 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.89/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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