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Finding the Third Proportional to 18.51 and 25.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 18.51 and 25.55 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.51 : 25.55 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.51/25.55 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.51x = 25.55 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.51x = 652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.79/18.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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