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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.88 and 26.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.88 and 26.94 is: 48.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 26.94 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/26.94 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 26.94 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.63/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.78

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