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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.11 and 45.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.11 and 45.25 is: 67.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 45.25 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/45.25 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 45.25 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 2,047.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047.21/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.99

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