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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.52 and 45.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.52 and 45.98 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 45.98 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/45.98 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 45.98 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 2,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.56/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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