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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.50 and 30.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.50 and 30.63 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.50 : 30.63 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.50/30.63 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.50x = 30.63 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.50x = 937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.89/15.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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