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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.09 and 44.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.09 and 44.72 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 44.72 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/44.72 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 44.72 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 1,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.77/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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