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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.88 and 23.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.88 and 23.20 is: 31.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 23.20 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/23.20 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 23.20 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.39/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.90

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