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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.44 and 33.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.44 and 33.94 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 33.94 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/33.94 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 33.94 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 1,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.75/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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