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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.99 and 30.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.99 and 30.45 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 30.45 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/30.45 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 30.45 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.92/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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