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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.22 and 27.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.22 and 27.11 is: 48.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 27.11 = 27.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/27.11 = 27.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 27.11 × 27.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.92/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.29

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