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Finding the Third Proportional to 28.63 and 37.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 28.63 and 37.75 is: 49.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 37.75 = 37.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/37.75 = 37.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 37.75 × 37.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 1,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425.06/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.78

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