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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.13 and 45.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.13 and 45.63 is: 69.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 45.63 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/45.63 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 45.63 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 2,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.64/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.10

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