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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.13 and 23.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.13 and 23.25 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 23.25 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/23.25 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 23.25 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.56/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

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