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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.70 and 4.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.70 and 4.04 is: 6.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.70 : 4.04 = 4.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.70/4.04 = 4.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.70x = 4.04 × 4.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.70x = 16.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.35/2.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.06

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