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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.09 and 32.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.09 and 32.91 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 32.91 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/32.91 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 32.91 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 1,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.82/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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