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Finding the Third Proportional to 20.94 and 27.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 20.94 and 27.75 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 27.75 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/27.75 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 27.75 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.06/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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