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Finding the Third Proportional to 20.63 and 30.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 20.63 and 30.30 is: 44.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 30.30 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/30.30 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 30.30 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.37/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.53

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