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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.25 and 22.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.25 and 22.71 is: 33.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.25 : 22.71 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.25/22.71 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.25x = 22.71 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.25x = 515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.93/15.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.82

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