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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.04 and 35.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.04 and 35.67 is: 84.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 35.67 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/35.67 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 35.67 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 1,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.42/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.62

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