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Finding the Third Proportional to 18.66 and 28.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 18.66 and 28.22 is: 42.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.66 : 28.22 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.66/28.22 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.66x = 28.22 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.66x = 796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.30/18.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.68

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