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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.13 and 26.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.13 and 26.67 is: 44.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 26.67 = 26.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/26.67 = 26.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 26.67 × 26.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.39/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.12

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