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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.52 and 26.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.52 and 26.10 is: 41.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 26.10 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/26.10 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 26.10 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.96/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.22

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