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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.69 and 37.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.69 and 37.10 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 37.10 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/37.10 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 37.10 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 1,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376.18/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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