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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.88 and 29.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.88 and 29.19 is: 53.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 29.19 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/29.19 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 29.19 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.91/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.66

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