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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.19 and 37

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.19 and 37 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.19 : 37 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.19/37 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.19x = 37 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.19x = 1,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369/25.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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