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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.38 and 41.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.38 and 41.77 is: 57.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 41.77 = 41.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/41.77 = 41.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 41.77 × 41.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 1,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.37/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.43

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