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Finding the Third Proportional to 22.78 and 27.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 22.78 and 27.28 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 27.28 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/27.28 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 27.28 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.27/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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