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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.94 and 45.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.94 and 45.04 is: 65.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 45.04 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/45.04 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 45.04 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 2,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.17/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.56

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