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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.41 and 22.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.41 and 22.95 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.41 : 22.95 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.41/22.95 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.41x = 22.95 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.41x = 526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.56/15.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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