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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.44 and 6.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.44 and 6.33 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.44 : 6.33 = 6.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.44/6.33 = 6.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.44x = 6.33 × 6.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.44x = 40.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.09/2.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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