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Finding the Third Proportional to 22.78 and 30.96

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Solution

The third proportional to 22.78 and 30.96 is: 42.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 30.96 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/30.96 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 30.96 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.58/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.08

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