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Finding the Third Proportional to 20.81 and 30.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 20.81 and 30.28 is: 44.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 30.28 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/30.28 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 30.28 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.95/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.06

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