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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.55 and 38.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.55 and 38.34 is: 57.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 38.34 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/38.34 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 38.34 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 1,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.24/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.55

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