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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.38 and 28.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.38 and 28.54 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 28.54 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/28.54 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 28.54 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.31/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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