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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.42 and 31.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.42 and 31.22 is: 63.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 31.22 = 31.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/31.22 = 31.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 31.22 × 31.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.61/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.20

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