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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.54 and 23.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.54 and 23.37 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.37 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.37 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.37 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.37/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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