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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.16 and 3.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.16 and 3.02 is: 4.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.16 : 3.02 = 3.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.16/3.02 = 3.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.16x = 3.02 × 3.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.16x = 9.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.09/2.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.22

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