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Finding the Third Proportional to 20.38 and 44.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 20.38 and 44.13 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 44.13 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/44.13 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 44.13 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 1,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.02/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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