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Finding the Third Proportional to 21.06 and 30.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 21.06 and 30.84 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.06 : 30.84 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.06/30.84 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.06x = 30.84 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.06x = 951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.34/21.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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