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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.13 and 4.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.13 and 4.38 is: 6.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.13 : 4.38 = 4.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.13/4.38 = 4.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.13x = 4.38 × 4.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.13x = 19.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.14/3.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.13

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