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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.88 and 22.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.88 and 22.38 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 22.38 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/22.38 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 22.38 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.64/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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