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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.44 and 28.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.44 and 28.75 is: 53.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 28.75 = 28.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/28.75 = 28.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 28.75 × 28.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.56/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.54

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