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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.67 and 33.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.67 and 33.52 is: 71.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.67 : 33.52 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.67/33.52 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.67x = 33.52 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.67x = 1,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123.30/15.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.68

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