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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.73 and 37.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.73 and 37.76 is: 55.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.73 : 37.76 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.73/37.76 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.73x = 37.76 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.73x = 1,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425.65/25.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.40

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