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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.54 and 28.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.54 and 28.69 is: 52.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 28.69 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/28.69 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 28.69 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.97/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.96

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