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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.94 and 45.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.94 and 45.19 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 45.19 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/45.19 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 45.19 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 2,041.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041.91/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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