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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.75 and 7.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.75 and 7.55 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.75 : 7.55 = 7.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.75/7.55 = 7.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.75x = 7.55 × 7.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.75x = 57.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.01/2.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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