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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.75 and 30.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.75 and 30.13 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.75 : 30.13 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.75/30.13 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.75x = 30.13 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.75x = 907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.52/13.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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