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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.88 and 30.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.88 and 30.19 is: 45.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 30.19 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/30.19 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 30.19 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.29/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.85

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