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Finding the Third Proportional to 17.38 and 30.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 17.38 and 30.75 is: 54.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 30.75 = 30.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/30.75 = 30.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 30.75 × 30.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 945.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.56/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.42

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