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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.55 and 25.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.55 and 25.81 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 25.81 = 25.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/25.81 = 25.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 25.81 × 25.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.95/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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