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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.41 and 30.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.41 and 30.05 is: 46.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 30.05 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/30.05 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 30.05 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.81/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.52

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