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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.28 and 33.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.28 and 33.32 is: 72.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 33.32 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/33.32 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 33.32 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 1,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110.19/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.65

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